Therefore, according to the current laws and regulations of Walkerson City, the circulation of gunpowder is extremely restricted. In this regard, it is not only necessary to report in advance, but also to strictly implement the relevant supervision and audit. to ensure that their final flow does not pose much of a threat to Walkerson City.

However, as long as there are interests, there will always be businessmen who are not afraid of death to hit their heads here. The smuggling of gunpowder hidden under the table has never stopped. Fortunately, the powerful people in Walkerson City still have a clear sense of priority, and they know what it means to make a living on their own, and they are not involved in this lucrative business.

Thanks to the fact that the relevant regulations are well enforced, of course, for the chamber of commerce that can bring fresh blood to the city, it is impossible for Walkerson to hang them directly like he did with pirates. However, every year, there are always a group of businessmen who are punished for hitting the muzzle of the gun - the huge penalty may even exceed their total profits for the whole year, of course, if they are caught red-handed and refuse to accept the fine, the official will naturally have a reason to send the organizers to the scaffolding, so as not to cause public outrage.

Obviously, the member in charge of the escort chamber of commerce in front of him should understand the consequences of the exposé. From his pupils, which were already a little out of focus, it was possible to predict what he would suffer next - neither the official Walkerson nor his chamber of commerce would let him go.

"You guy, tell me what's going on?" Captain Rollins was clearly not prepared to let go of the Chamber of Commerce representatives who were leaning on the partition in front of him.

However, the trembling guy in front of him shook his head again and again: "No, I don't know. I really don't know anything. I'm just a newcomer in the Chamber of Commerce who is escorting alone for the first time, how could they tell me something like this......"

"It's not up to you to decide." Sergeant Michael then waved his hand, "Tie him up for me." When he got ashore, there were naturally special personnel responsible for taking care of him. ”

After the escort from the Chamber of Commerce was packed and taken away by the soldiers. Sergeant Michael turned to Captain Rollins and said, "I'm sure you have nothing to do with it, but since this has happened. Mr. Rollins, you can only stay and assist in the investigation for the time being. ”

"Although I suspected that this time the business was not normal, I really didn't expect such a big problem." Captain Rollins shook his head helplessly, "It seems that there is no business going on this time." ”

"I said just a kind word. Rollins, do you need to dress like this? It is also beneficial for you to cooperate with the investigation team, at least you have a way to get back the transportation costs that were insufficient before. And along the way, I have found that there is a serious shortage of sailors on your ship. It is not possible to complete the complete completion in a short period of time. Maybe when the investigation is over, you'll still be resting! "I could tell Sergeant Michael was in a good mood.

Cracking such a big gunpowder smuggling case, he will definitely receive a lot of commendations. Maybe he will be valued by the top and embark on the road of winning in life. So Sergeant Michael tried to control his expression as much as possible. But it still couldn't hide the joy in my heart. Of course, Barrett is perfectly able to understand the other party's current mood, which is a performance that any self-motivated young person will have.

But that doesn't stop Barrett from asking, "Are there any restrictions on us?" ”

"Naturally, we stayed together to be investigated." Sergeant Michael immediately explained, "But since it's a mission for the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce, I don't think anything will happen to you. But the procedure that should be taken still has to go through the motions. ”

"We get it." Barrett nodded, "But please help inform the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce church in the Walkerson Temple." We have to report back to them about this incident. ”

"Don't worry! Even if you don't say it, we'll let you know. After all, we also need the help of the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce this time. Sergeant Michael, who said this, nodded, "So you guys can stay on the boat for the time being!" ”

After a preliminary handling of the incident, the Yorkshire Mariner was taken to a slightly empty dock by the arriving pilot boat. Compared to the crowded area not far away. The environment and the air seem to be much better. But the crucified sentry and the heavily armed soldiers all told everyone that there was something special about this place - the military dock.

"What is this? Residential surveillance? "Claudia. Auditore complained from the side of the ship.

The cat boy also became a little listless at this time: "I've had enough of the food on the ship." ”

"Don't complain like that! As a local government, the other side has to go through procedures for things like this. Barrett then touched the kitten's head, "By the way, there's one thing I've always been weird about. You weren't as picky about food as you are now! If it weren't for your furry ears, I would have doubted that I was looking at the slender foodie. ”

"I'm not a foodie!" Pulling Lu, who turned his head, shook his ears and said, "As long as you are a normal person, you don't need to abuse your taste buds!" The food on this ship is really poor. And in the past, when Lily was around, she would help me prepare snacks like dried fish......"

"Then let's buy you something when we get into town! Walkerson City's smoked fish fillet is still very famous, but I don't know if you like it or not. Barrett, who was staring at the buildings in the distance, touched his chin and said. Lalu, who realized that she had said something wrong, immediately covered her mouth with her hand, and then lowered her head with a red and smiling face. Barrett couldn't help but reach out and touch the cat's ears, which were still shaking.

"I don't understand why we're always involved in such a thing." Claymatis. Both's sudden voice interrupted Barrett's movements. He turned around and glanced at the priest in the group: "Because this kind of thing happens very often in the Western Continent!" It's just that we just happened to encounter it being revealed. ”

Claymatis. Bot scraped the wood from the side of the boat with his fingers. After destroying the outer pulp, the clear texture on the inside was revealed: "It happened to be revealed? ”

"Yes! It just so happened to be revealed. Things like this are more often hidden under a false curtain. Barrett paused. Let's take this one! If we were defeated at sea by the mammoth kingdom's bootlegging ships, it would be impossible for the other side to smuggle gunpowder. Even if he survived the attack at sea, as long as Captain Rollins had a trace of hesitation in his heart. Unwilling to tear the skin with the Chamber of Commerce. The truth will also be buried under the dust. ”

"Of course you have a point, but I don't think those guys are going to put all their expectations on this kind of uncertainty." Claymatis. Bot tapped his finger to his chin, and the expression on his face wandered a little.

Barrett smiled and shook his head: "It's a shame that you're still a priest of Her Royal Highness the 'Goddess of Wealth and Commerce'!" No matter what kind of business it is, you need to take a certain amount of risk. As long as the ultimate benefits outweigh the risks pose, what would a businessman dare not do if he dared to hang his ropes? ”

"And according to the information I've read, there are several gunpowder smuggling cases caught in the vicinity of Walkerson every year. As for those who weren't caught. I'm afraid there's more. So in terms of smuggling, there is nothing special. Then Barrett's voice changed. Of course, if you have to say that there is any difference, it should be the shipment volume this time. The smuggling gangs that were defeated before were only some jars and jars of gunpowder. Never before has there been such a thing in a nearly entire shipload of flour sacks as it is today. ”

"Is there a qualitative change caused by quantitative change? In other words, the official of Walkerson City, this time I am afraid that it will show unprecedented attention. Anvil said, touching his beard.

Claudia. Auditore gloated at this time and said, "So the owner of this batch must be bleeding profusely." If the amount of gold is not enough, it will not be able to appease the wrath of the city council. ”

"But there's one thing I've had doubts about since the beginning? Although this is the only route between Walkerson City and Boreham Territory. But it's not easy to find us accurately on the vast sea! "Claymatis. Bot's eyes flashed, "If it's just ordinary cargo, I wouldn't think much about it." But this time, the Yorkshire Mariner was actually transporting forbidden supplies that the mammoth kingdom desperately needed. Isn't there any connection between the two? ”

"From that point of view. It's probably no coincidence that we're going to have that kind of attack. Perhaps the Yorkshire Mariner will be informed of the mammoths of our news when it departs. Barrett didn't refute the pastor's conjecture, and judging by the way he looked, he quite agreed with this speculation.

"There's a mole? Do the guys from the Mammoth Kingdom want to make big news with gunpowder in Walkerson City? "Claudia. The expression on Auditore's face seemed to be a little excited. It's a bit of a feeling that it's not too big to watch the excitement.

Barrett nodded: "That's just one possibility. But my biggest concern is that the owner of this shipment has revealed the news of the Yorkshire Mariner to the mammoths. If that's the case, the water behind it is even deeper. ”

"Let the mammoths just cut off the goods? In this case, the gunpowder will fall directly into their hands. If the other party is the ultimate buyer, then this is not a play written and directed by the Chamber of Commerce. The anvil was so excited that he accidentally cut off one of his beards with a single force. It hurt so much that he immediately bared his teeth and grinned.

At the same time Claymatis. Bote's face also became gloomy and terrifying: "This...... Could it be that the Chamber of Commerce didn't prepare for this boat in the first place? ”

"Why do you say that? Even if you are attacked by pirates, you may not necessarily die! I've heard that not all pirates will massacre crews who give up resistance. Some will release a small boat and the sailors will fend for themselves. If you're lucky. It is possible to be rescued by a passing ship. Lalu asked, tilting the three fishline-like mustaches that shook her cheeks.

"You know it takes a bit of luck to be rescued! Besides, if the other party really secretly planned this kind of thing, all the unwitting people must die. I don't think those mammoth barbarians wouldn't choose to die at such a time. "Claymatis. Bot said with great certainty.

"But do they really have to do that? Something like that just goes to sea with a boat and the other party to sell gunpowder to the mammoth kingdom. Lalu couldn't accept the speculation of his companions. After all, if the Chamber of Commerce plays like this, it will properly trap people and kill people for money.

"First of all, not all chambers of commerce have ships and trustworthy crews. Secondly, this kind of thing is safer to use someone else's ship in many cases. In the end, the reason why the other party will go to the church to issue a task. It's just to give people the feeling of 'you see we've strengthened the guards before.'" When the time comes, even if some clues are found in other aspects, this reason must be shirked. Barrett is quite aware of this kind of play. He'd seen something like this more than once during testing, except that he wasn't the subject of the calculations at the time.

Claymatis. Bot frowned his eyebrows: "Anyway, is the other party's burden really that big?" Such an approach is not a one-time offense to seafarers, churches and local governments. If it is exposed, it will definitely be a catastrophe for those guys! ”

"I'm only talking about the worst-case scenario I'm guessing. And then for the big guys. There are many ways to solve things. Judging from the current situation, the escort doesn't know anything. As long as the chamber of commerce refuses to admit it, it will pay some more benefits. At most, this matter is smuggling gunpowder, and collusion with pirates or something will not be brought to the table. "When it comes to the mutual compromise between forces in the game, Barrett is a clear man!

And things like this are completely explained layer by layer. Onion-like strategy. Even if the player's guess is correct, only the highest level will know about the collusion with the pirates. The people in the middle layer knew that it might be related to mammoths, and the people at the bottom knew that it was contraband. And the unlucky guy who was discharged and sent to death even thought that he was performing an ordinary mission, and he didn't know the risks at all. (To be continued.) )